Birds and Dogs

My little dog and I
Go tromping through the snow
He wags his tail at everyone
And everywhere we go.

The birds are singing in the snow
Singing in a winter world
Heedless of adversity
Lovely, lilting song unfurled.

Help me be like birds and dogs
Seeing not tomorrow’s face;
But happy for each given day
Abiding in my Maker’s grace.

By Linda Abner

(Linda Abner is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.)

The Criterion